Lotus Elan (1962 – 1973) vs Alpine A110 (1962 – 1977): specs compared
The Alpine A110 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 125 hp against 106 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 9.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 216 km/h against 185 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 565 kg against 585 kg. At 3,851 mm, the Alpine A110 is 163 mm longer than the Lotus Elan.
| Specification |
Lotus
Elan
1962 – 1973
|
Alpine
A110
1962 – 1977
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | France |
| Documented years | 1962 – 1973 | 1962 – 1977 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 102 – 106 hp | 51 – 125 hp |
| Torque | 138 – 146 Nm | 0 – 127 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 s | 6.8 – 14.5 s |
| Top speed | 185 km/h | 175 – 216 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.0 – 14.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,688 mm | 3,851 mm |
| Width | 1,422 mm | 1,461 mm |
| Height | 1,105 mm | 1,120 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,134 mm | 2,101 mm |
| Curb weight | 585 kg | 565 – 730 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.